Domaine du Vieux Telegraphe Chateauneuf-du-Pape La Crau 2000

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Domaine du Vieux Télégraphe Châteauneuf-du-Pape La Crau 2000

Producer: Domaine du Vieux Télégraphe | Appellation: Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Rhône Valley, France
Cuvée: La Crau | Vintage: 2000
Classification: AOC Châteauneuf-du-Pape | Blend: Predominantly Grenache, with Syrah, Mourvèdre, and others
Drinking Window: 2008–2030 | Aging Potential: 30+ years

The Wine

The 2000 vintage of La Crau from Domaine du Vieux Télégraphe is a mature, powerful, and deeply expressive Châteauneuf-du-Pape.

Sourced from the famed plateau of La Crau, with its iconic galets roulés (rounded stones), this wine exemplifies the bold character and age-worthy structure that define the estate’s style.

With over two decades of evolution, this bottle offers complexity, richness, and profound southern Rhône soul.

Tasting Notes

Nose: Deep and evolved, opening with notes of dried fig, black cherry, and plum compote.

Palate: Full-bodied and robust, with a velvety texture and fully resolved tannins. Flavours of dark berry fruit, dried herbs and pepper.

Finish: Long, savoury, and persistent, with notes of tapenade. Showcasing the hallmark depth of a great Châteauneuf-du-Pape.

Producer Details

Founded in 1891, Domaine du Vieux Télégraphe is one of the most historic and respected estates in Châteauneuf-du-Pape.

The Brunier family has farmed the La Crau plateau for over a century, producing wines with authenticity, power, and remarkable aging capacity.

The 2000 vintage, from a warm and generous year, reflects the estate’s signature style: structured, mineral, and deeply rooted in its terroir.

Wine Details

Vinification: Traditional fermentation with native yeasts in cement tanks, aged 18–22 months in large foudres

Alcohol Content: 14.5% ABV

Cellaring: Fully mature; drinking at peak now through 2030. Decanting recommended

Food Pairing Suggestions

Pairs beautifully with roast lamb, grilled game meats, or braised short ribs.